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COVER STORY

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26 All that glitters

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All the world’s a stage

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Farm fun!

by Ashley Lessa

Be Greek for a day

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ON THE COVER As the harvest season approaches, the time has come for local food festivals. An annual highlight is the New Bedford Chowder Festival, which will be held on Sunday, October 7 from 12 to 5 p.m. at City Pier 3. To learn more, turn to page 12 or visit southcoastchamber.com/ chowderfest.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER September 2018 | Vol. 22 | No. 9

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Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Ljiljana Vasiljevic

SUMMER IS MARKED BY ITS TO-DO LISTS —

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these friends, shuffle the kids to these activities, and

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September lilts to the ground. Things slow down.

Contributors Paul Kandaria, Ashely Lessa, Tom Lopes, Kendra Murray, Paul Palange, Emily G. Prigot, Elizabeth Morse Read, Deven Robitaille, Rona Trachtenberg The South Coast Insider is published monthly for visitors and residents of the South Coast area and is distributed free of charge from Mount Hope Bay to Buzzards Bay. All contents copyright ©2018 Coastal Communications Corp.

go to this beach, take this vacation, make time for so on. But then, just as you think it will never arrive, Those to-do lists aren’t quite as long anymore, and they are all punctuated by the same item: “bring a sweater, the nights are getting cold.”

Those nighttime activities begin to move indoors, and your local theatre company certainly has something special in store for you. When he’s not writing for us, Paul Kandarian acts, both on stage and on camera. On page 6, he’s got the full scoop on the major productions you’ll want to see this coming season.

Of course, the days may still range from balmy to brisk. Those temperatures are perfect for a trip to a nearby farm for fresh food and fun. Find your new

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If, after your trip, you’re in the mood to feast nature’s bounty, then you’ll want to find out what food festivals are going on. As always, Liz Read summarizes all the biggest events starting on page 30. But one of our favorites is the annual New Bedford Chowder Festival, which is home to some of the best local cuisine you’ll find. Ready your taste buds and turn to Deven Tillman’s article on

Instead of trying to do everything, in the spirit of the season, pick just a few things and really enjoy them. And remember to bring a sweater.

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By Paul Kandarian

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE Few things are more energizing than live theater.

I BECAME AN ACTOR about eleven years ago now, and while I was thinking about doing it, I attended a production of “The Cherry Orchard” at Trinity Rep in Providence. As the show opened, company player Joe Wilson Jr. entered the audience from behind, waiting his cue to go onstage and standing right next to me in my aisle seat. His presence completely captivated me as I looked up at this powerhouse actor just standing there saying nothing but commanding attention.

At that moment, I knew I had to do theater. I felt his energy and the immediacy of live theater as its power swept over me almost to the point of making me cry. I’m not kidding. Such is the power of theater and there is no shortage of places in the South Coast area to experience it.

Your Theatre in New Bedford is one of the best places to catch quality drama

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and comedy, a long-standing staple of community theater starting in 1946. And this season will be the last at its Rivet Street location. Your Theatre has partnered with WHALE – the Waterfront Historic League – to buy the First Baptist Church on Williams Street, a building being renovated that should be ready to host the theater’s 2019-20 season, according to Eric Paradis, longtime actor at the theater.

“Your Theatre is very excited to be part of this important building downtown,” Paradis said of the structure that will continue to house the church and its activities. “Having a building like this and bringing on an executive director to manage all of it will be a big step forward for us, and help ensure community theater stays alive and well in the downtown area.”

Shows on tap for the 2018-19 season are “Mauritius,” “The Vandal,”

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“Parfumerie,” “Harvey,” “Kindertransport,” and “A Man For All Seasons.” Once in the new space, Paradis said, Your Theater will be better equipped to increase programming classes, do children’s theater and improv theater and rent out the space to other organizations in need of a 200-300 seat theatre, as well as use it for conference space and a place to house film festivals, for example. For all info, check out yourtheatre.org Another powerhouse of performing arts is the Zeiterion in downtown New Bedford, where the New Bedford Festival Theatre, founded in 1990 by Armand Marchand, has brought the “best of Broadway to Southern New England” every summer, according to its site, entertaining hundreds of thousands with shows like “La Cage aux Folles,” “Nunsense,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and many other instantly recognizable blockbuster shows. At the Z itself, shows run

year-round, including live musicals, movies, performances by large groups, and solo acts. For more information and subscriptions visit nbfestivaltheatre.com

Our town Over in Fall River is The Little Theater of Fall River, another major player on the local theater scene, where this season’s lineup will see the large performances of “Sister Act” and “Oliver” performed on the stage of Bristol Community College, and the rest – “Cabaret,” “On Golden Pond,” “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” “Honky Tonk Laundry,” and “Spring Awakening” – happening in the cozy confines of the Firebarn on Prospect Street.

The barn is historic, once housing the Prospect Street Engine House, and is the long-time home of Little Theatre of Fall River, which began life in 1936, entertaining generations of theater lovers. For all information on the theater, visit littletheatre.net

Saint Gaudens, Sanford White, Ethyl, John and Lionel Barrymore, Richard Harding Davis and his wife Cecil Clark Davis; the latter’s work is on permanent display at the MAC, which in addition to theater, offers a myriad of activities and workshops for children, and displays of art exhibitions by a variety of local artists.

The Tempest Down in the Ocean State, two theaters loom large: Trinity Rep in Providence (trinityrep.com) and The Gamm Theatre in Warwick (gammtheatre.com).

This coming season, Trinity hosts “Pride and Prejudice,” “Black Odyssey,” “An Iliad,” “Macbeth,” “The Song of Summer,” “The Little Shop of Horrors,” “Marisol,” and a Trinity favorite forever, “A Christmas Carol,” presenting an enchanting mix of theatrical art as it has for 55 years.

The Gamm opens its newest season in its new home, a space in Warwick left by the departure of the Ocean State Theater Company. Gamm was at The Armory

The Gamm opens its newest season in its new home, a space in Warwick left by the departure of the Ocean State Theater Company.

Marion is a quaint, picturesque town on Sippican Harbor with a long-time love of the arts, and nowhere is that more in evidence than at the Marion Art Center, established in 1957, and the very first place I did any acting, way back in 2007, getting the acting bug to the point of obsession.

I’ll always love the MAC, as it’s known, for starting that fire in me.

It is a very cozy, intimate space with a tiny theater and a large local presence, doing a variety of shows over the years.

For up-to-date performance information visit marionartcenter.org, or stop by. The building itself is worth seeing, originally a Universalist Church circa 1830 that has undergone a series of renovations.

During the town’s “Gilded Age,” many famous writers and artists came to the area including Richard Watson Gilder, Henry James, Charles Dana Gibson, Augustus

Building in Pawtucket for many years (Gamm started in 1984), and long ago outgrew that smaller facility. At the new place, the new season will bring “Night of the Iguana,” “Gloria,” “The Night Watch,” “Escaped Alone” and “True West,” in keeping with the Gamm’s penchant for hard-hitting, thought-provoking, gritty theater.

The Gamm was first founded in 1984 as Alias Stage, by seven members of the graduating class of Trinity Rep Conservatory, in a leaky abandoned mill building in Olneyville. It moved over the years, had its good and bad times and by 1993 staged just one show. But its reputation flourished and in 2002, the Gamm moved into an abandoned National Guard armory in Pawtucket, and over the years has racked up honors such as a trio of Elliot Norton awards.

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Escobar Farm in Portsmouth has a different corn maze design every year.

By Ashley Lessa

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arvest time is upon us, and the fall fun is just getting started.

While this season brings out many sweet treats from apple pies to candy apples, fall also brings with it a myriad of healthy produce, from corn and tomatoes to apples and cranberries. It’s also the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the crisp fall air. If you want to eat healthy and get some exercise while supporting your local farmers, consider picking up your produce at one of these local farm stands or orchards. Take some extra time to stroll around and take in that fresh fall smell.

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Escobar Farm Escobar’s Highland Farm in Portsmouth is a family-owned dairy farm that distributes to stores throughout Rhode Island.

If you’re interested in buying fresh, local dairy, you can pick up their milk in stores throughout Rhode Island. Look for the label “Rhody Fresh,” which indicates that the milk as coming from a member of a group of local Rhode Island farms.

While Escobar can certainly be a local source of milk for your family, they also can help provide a form of exercise this fall. Bring your family to their epic corn maze (with a surprise theme!), located at 255 Middle Road and participate in a 19-year-old family tradition! Participants wander through the two-mile maze with 85 decision points!

“Corn cops” will be available to assist if needed. It is wheelchair accessible, although not entirely flat, and it is divided into two halves. If a member of the family needs to stop halfway, that is perfectly fine. A “hay play area” is designated for little ones, and even dogs are welcome provided that they are leashed and picked up after.

Escobar also runs several exciting special events throughout the season. There are: Military Appreciation Weekend, August 31 to September 3;

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Grandparents Day September 9; Superhero Day, September 15; Harry Potter Day, September 22; the Pumpkin Festival, September 29; and a Halloween Party, October 27. The festivities kick off Friday, September 1 at 4 p.m. Hours throughout the season are Fridays from 4 p.m. until dusk, Saturdays from 10 a.m. until dusk, and Sundays 11 a.m. until dusk.

On Labor Day the maze will be open from 10 a.m. until dusk.

For additional information, call 401864-1064 or visit escobarshighlandfarm. com.

Alderbook Farm Alderbrook Farm in Dartmouth is located right in the middle of Russells Mills Village, one of the oldest villages in Dartmouth. While Sam Manley, the son of the farm’s current owner, doesn’t know exactly how long the land the farm sits on has been used this way, he suspects it’s been a very long time. His family purchased the farm in 1889, and since then several generations have worked there.

Currently, three generations are actively caring for the space, a favorite in the local community primarily for its family-centric atmosphere. “Most people come to visit not just the stand… it’s a beautiful farm to walk,” says Manley. A trip to Alderbrook might include wandering around the grounds visiting with the animals, from peacocks to pigs. With a tire swing, a swing set, and even places to picnic, there are many ways to occupy little ones and adults alike. Enjoy the idyllic atmosphere and get some exercise before heading over to the stand to pick up some healthy ingredients for dinner.

Alderbrook’s stand sells fresh, seasonal produce grown just steps away, along with some staple grocery items like milk and eggs from local food vendors. They also sell crafts and gifts, and are proud to work with about 75 food vendors and artisans in total. Their community focus extends to here as well, where they work to highlight local artisans.

Visit Alderbrook between 5 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays year-round!

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Dartmouth Orchards Brian Medeiros’ orchard has been creating fall memories for families for many years. Located at 515 Old Westport Road in Dartmouth, the 85 year old farm has been in his family for three generations.

Medeiros prides himself in making a visit to his orchard an authentic “farm experience,” and he and his staff focus on not only creating fun for his customers but also spreading knowledge about the many apple varieties they sell.

Each August, the stand opens up selling juicy peaches, and remains open selling apples, a variety of unpasteurized, preservative free ciders throughout the autumn.

A popular treat around Thanksgiving time is their pear cider!

But besides selling nutritious fruit (and some sweet options, like the soon-tobe-introduced cider donuts) Dartmouth Orchards also is a perfect excuse to get out and get active! In late September, pick-your-own season starts, and Medeiros and team are happy to point out the best picking methods and what varieties of apples my suit your needs.

Later in the fall, be sure to stop by to purchase a pumpkin to carve, and around Christmastime, get a handmade wreath.

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through December, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, call 508-992-9337 or visit their Facebook page or website at dartmouthorchards.com.

Silverbrook Farm Just a peek at Silverbrook Farm’s stand at 592 Chase Road in Dartmouth is enough to glimpse something beautiful. From fresh fruits and vegetables to the flowers that line the road, it is a farm stand filled with color. Owners Andrew Thornhill and David Sanders are running a strong agricultural business as entrepreneurs in their early 30’s.

The land they operate on has been used as farmland since the 1690s, and the farm house on it just turned 300 years old. They bought the business three years

Silverbrook Farm in Dartmouth is the place to go for all things delicious and nutritious.

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ago, and since then they have worked to bring fresh, unique crops to the local community. They have a CSA or Community Supported Agriculture program, in which locals can purchase a weekly bundle of the freshest crops. Currently, they have 225 members in this program. They also visit many local farmers markets, and operate a self-serve roadside stand. Along with distributing to some restaurants, and a variety of other projects, Silverbrook plays a major role in the agriculture business in the area.

Thornhill emphasizes that the farm focuses on ethical practices and community building. They participate in HIP the Healthy Incentives Program in Massachusetts that allows SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase fresh produce at local farm stands and farmer’s markets. Starting pay for their workers is well over the farm minimum wage in Massachusetts, and they practice sustainable agriculture and practice sustainable business practices as well.

Because Silverbrook can’t grow everything themselves, they take in some fruits and corn from other farms in order to provide their customers with the best variety.

Thornhill is excited to share some of the crops coming up. From cherry tomatoes to husk cherries, a unique crop similar to tomatillos with a taste similar to that of a pineapple! Visitors are sure to find something new all the time, so stop by their self-serve stand Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more, visit silverbrookdartmouth.com or go to “Silverbrook Farm Dartmouth” on Facebook.

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By Deven Robitaille

The New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival has grown into a staple community event attracting thousands of residents and tourist from all over region to the beautiful South Coast!

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his year’s highly anticipated Chowderfest will be held on Sunday, October 7 from 12 to 5 p.m., under the tent on City Pier 3. Taking place in the heart of New Bedford’s historical district, Chowderfest is an exciting way to spend the afternoon celebrating local recipes and traditions with friends and family, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery the port of New Bedford has to offer.

Every year, roughly 20 restaurants and food establishments gather for this friendly but fierce competition, battling for the coveted Chowderfest trophy.

Local chefs prepare delicious and unique chowders, soups, and quahogs for our

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tasting pleasure! These delicious samples are then voted on by both the people and a panel of expert judges.

Everyone is encouraged to taste each delicious dish and then cast his or her vote by 3 p.m. After the sampling is complete, votes are carefully counted and both a Judge’s Choice Award and a People’s Choice Award are presented at the Chowderfest Award Ceremony starting at 4 p.m.! Categories in the competition include clam chowder, seafood chowder, signature soup, and stuffed quahogs.

“As a born-and-raised New Englander and self-proclaimed chowder expert, the chance to taste a variety of local

chowders, soups, and quahogs at one event is an opportunity I am not going to pass up. I have gone to Chowderfest for several years, voted on my favorite dish and it is something I look forward to every fall!” says Acushnet resident Kerri Kuehne.

STUFFED ON STUFFIES The Chowderfest excitement does not end after the voting ballots have closed.

As everyone anxiously awaits the results, they enjoy a plethora of family-friendly activities including live lobster races, face painting, and antique fire truck rides.

Relish the atmosphere of City Pier 3 while listening to live music and enjoying desserts and refreshments courtesy of local wineries and breweries.

Every year, the SouthCoast Chamber Staff, who organizes Chowderfest, work diligently to ensure the event is a day of carefree affordable enjoyment for everyone!

“Our community is so rich in tradition, history, and delicious cuisine. We use Chowderfest as a way to highlight this culture and attract people to our flourishing waterfront!” says Rick Kidder, CEO and President of the SouthCoast Chamber.

This year the SouthCoast Chamber is introducing new VIP Chowderfest tickets for $35. VIP ticket bonuses include early admission (one hour early, at 11 a.m.), an extra vote in each category, a free drink voucher, a SERVPRO tasting tray/frisbee, awesome take-home souvenirs, and entry into the door prize giveaway which is a gift basket filled with gift cards for local restaurants, valued at over $300.

Regular ticket prices are $15 prior to event and $18 the day of the event.

Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $5 and children age five and under are no charge.

Veterans are invited to join the party early this year! With the purchase of a regularly priced ticket and proper ID, veterans can enter Chowderfest alongside the VIP tickets holders at 11 a.m. and can bring up to three guests with them.

For more information on attending or participating in the New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival, call the SouthCoast Chamber at (508) 999-5231 or visit southcoastchamber.com/chowderfest.

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Be Greek for a day!

By Rona Trachtenberg

On September 14-16, the community is invited to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, on 186 Cross Road in North Dartmouth, to participate in the 8th annual Greek Festival.

“For the past nine months, twelve members of our Planning Committee have been working tirelessly to plan this year’s Greek Festival,” said its enthusiastic organizer Tony Martin.

Martin says that September is the perfect month to host this event because it doesn’t conflict with other community events or summer vacations and the temperatures are cooler.

“The purpose of the Festival,” Martin continued, “is to serve as a fundraiser for the church, to provide a social event for parishioners, and to bring awareness of Hellenic culture to the community.

History

According to the church’s website, the earliest Greek immigrants arrived in the New Bedford area during the first decade of the twentieth century. The eager congregation erected a wooden church in the Oxford section of Fairhaven and established the Greek Orthodox Community

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under the name of St. George in 1911.

In 1917, as their community prospered and grew in numbers, they purchased a property consisting of two houses at the corner of Coggeshall Street and Ashley Boulevard. One of the houses was converted into a church, which served communicants from all of Southeastern Massachusetts.

In 1935, that church was demolished and a new church was erected at the same location. It was in use until May 31, 2009 when the last Divine Liturgy was conducted there, in a very moving experience attended by the entire congregation. The sacred relics were transferred to the newly constructed Altar of the new Byzantine-style church building in Dartmouth.

Clergy from every religion were present on June 7, 2009 for the unforgettably awesome Thyranoixia Ceremony (The Opening of The New Church). The wooded land was purchased in 2004,

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groundbreaking was in 2007, and the Buff Tree Construction Company completed the facility in only two years.

In 2010, the parish celebrated its centennial anniversary. A year later, The Very Reverend Archimandrite Constantine S. Bebis retired as the full-time priest at St. George, a position he had held for 58 years, since 1953. He was succeeded by the current spiritual leader, Father Harry Providakes.

Music and dance

This is the first year that DJ Markos and his Bouzouki Band will be performing.

Friday night will be DJ music; Saturday night will feature live traditional Greek music with bouzouki, drums, and guitar; and Sunday will be streamed music.

The dance troupe consists of children, teens, and adults, dressed in cultural Greek outfits, who will perform traditional dances on Saturday (4 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m. and 3 p.m.). The children have

learned these dances in Greek Sunday School and from their families.

Delicious food

Be prepared to enjoy sumptuous lamb, pastichio, moussaka, chicken souvlaki, gryos, spanakopita, salad, and a Greekstyle-fish called plaki. The fresh food will be prepared by Dr. John Tsonis and Phil Paleogos. The chicken will be cooked by a grill team. There will be Grecian beer and wines to wash down the Hellenic cuisine.

Dinner prices range from $12 to $16, while sandwiches vary from $2 to $8.

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Not to be outdone by the male chefs of St. George, the women cooks are represented by the Ladies Philoptochos Society, who have worked diligently for weeks, preparing the Greek pastries of baklava and tyropita. Their recipes have been passed down from their yaiyias (grandmothers) throughout the generations, with slight variations depending on where in Greece the women were from.

“Some of the people may have left us, but the memories remain in their recipes,” said one nostalgic woman. The ladies look forward to greeting guests and displaying the fruits of their dedicated labor.

If you are interested in baking these delicacies yourself, purchase the Ladies’ 300-recipe cookbook for $20 at the Festival. Or simply come to the Festival and buy what they have already created.

I can tell you firsthand that their famously delicious baklavas sell out quickly. That is incentive to arrive early to purchase as much food and pastries as you want while they are still available. Take-out containers will be provided for those guests who want to bring some of this edible Greek culture home to eat later and/or to share with others.

When asked how the Festival Committee predicts how much food to make each year, without running out and disappointing people, Mr. Martin answered, “We project sales based on historical growth and some prayer.”

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For those of us who grew up in South Coast cities during the 1960s, it was a pretty depressing place to be. The local economy was stagnant, many neighborhoods were either run down or bisected by new highways, historic landmarks disappeared during “urban renewal,” the mills were closing, the rivers were polluted, the downtowns were dying, and the

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But a funny thing happened over the decades since then: those who stayed behind, along with newly-arrived immigrants, decided that when gritty-city life hands you lemons, you make lemonade! Together, they looked beneath the urban blight and created neighborhood improvement associations. They elected local and state representatives who would advocate for better policing, better roads and lighting, better public spaces, schools, and economic opportunities

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URBAN RENAISSANCE When you drive through New Bedford crossing the Acushnet River on Route 195 or over the Coggeshall Street Bridge, you’ll see the dark spire of Saint Anthony of Padua Church, built by devout FrenchCanadian immigrants at the turn of the 20th century who came to work in the textile mills.

Today, Saint Anthony’s tends to the spiritual needs of a more eclectic immigrant flock, but it is still the anchor that holds down “The Ave” – the three-decker urban village along Acushnet Avenue from Coggeshall Street to Lunds Corner, bracketed by Ashley Boulevard and Belleville Avenue.

In the past two decades alone, an amazing transformation has taken place. In 2010, then-Mayor Scott Lang declared “The Ave” to be the “most cosmopolitan part of the city,” warts and all. The long-dormant textile mills along the Acushnet River were either razed or repurposed. The Fairhaven Mills were torn down, and a new Market Basket, Urgent Care Center, and shopping plaza was built, bringing services and jobs to the neighborhood. The Wamsutta Mills were converted to loft-style apartments, attracting young professionals and downscaling baby boomers. The Nashawena Mills became home to artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs. And the long-neglected Acushnet River shoreline was cleaned up and turned into Riverside Park, with soccer fields, walking paths, playgrounds, and a skate park, creating a safe, green oasis within a working-class, immigrant enclave of the city.

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hether you’re coming from the east or the west along Route 195, New Bedford’s Acushnet Avenue and North End is very easy to get to. Take either the Route 18 or the Coggeshall Street exits – free municipal parking is available at the southwest corner of Coggeshall Street and Route 18, or else drive north up Acushnet Avenue and turn right onto Sawyer Street. Other parking lots are designated on the downloadable map and information brochure at lovetheave.com, which can be read in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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SIGHTS & FLAVORS Instead of grimy brick walls defaced with graffiti, there are now boldly-colored murals and street paintings.

Neighborhood street fairs have now become major tourist attractions and “homecoming” events for those who’d moved away, like the Day of Portugal Festival, the Polish Festival at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and the annual block-buster Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at Madeira Field – the largest Portuguese festa in the world.

And, when none other than food-maven Martha Stewart discovered Antonio’s Restaurant on Coggeshall Street, New Bedford’s “Restaurant Row” was off and running, ready to compete with the likes of other urban food meccas like Federal Hill in Providence and the North End in Boston as a serious destination for adventurous foodies, locavores, and devotees of “Parts Unknown.”

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city’s historic district, waterfront, and downtown. But, between September 15 and September 21, the restaurants and cafes along and around Acushnet Avenue will proudly open their doors to a hungry public to show off their distinctively international menus and specialties, and its relentlessly Old-World urban ambiance.

You can relax and people-watch outdoors beneath awnings or umbrellas, while being serenaded by musicians. You can sample dishes based on far-away food traditions using locally-sourced foods. You can dine indoors at long-established restaurants offering prix fixe menus. Or you can grab a Cubano sandwich at a bakery and eat it at a bench in Riverside Park or as you window-shop through the city’s most walkable neighborhood and admire the street art.

While Portuguese food establishments still dominate – from the elegant Antonio’s (antoniosnewbedford.com) and Cotali Mar (cotalimarrestaurante. com) to the more casual Café Mimo (cafemimorestaurant.net) and Chocolate Com Pimenta bakery and café – there is definitely a growing Latino cuisine scene along The Ave. For a taste of abuelita’s home-cooked Mexican food, check out Taqueria LaRaza. To sample authentic breads and pastries native to Central American countries, head for Sara’s Bakery. And, whether you’re Puerto Rican or not, visit Lorenzo’s panderia y reposteria (lorenzosbakerynb.com) for awesome sandwiches, breads, pastries, and strong coffee!

If you’re in the mood for a gyro with tzatziki or a “Cape Cod Reuben,” head for the diner-style Golden Greek. For pub-style seafood and burgers, check out the End Zone (endzonesportspub. com). If you still can’t make up your mind, there are hot dog stands, fish markets, green-grocers, sports bars, Chinese take-out, and pizzerias you can check out!

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Frederick Douglass returns

by Emily G. Prigot

One need not travel far to experience a national park. A nearby gem is New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, located in downtown New Bedford.

The name of this park reveals some of what this park is about: whaling history.

New Bedford was once the whaling capital of the world, and the richest city in the U.S. as a result of this thriving industry.

The whaling industry supplied the finest of whale oil for lighting and lubrication, baleen for corsets and umbrella handles, and ambergris for perfume. It also offered opportunities for employment, both on whaleships and in shoreside industries.

People from far-flung ports in the Azores, Cape Verde, Hawaii, and South America found work in New Bedford’s whaling trade.

Enslaved men from the South found jobs here, and, more importantly, freedom.

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Frederick Douglass as a young man, around the time he arrived in New Bedford.

The original copy of one of the books Douglass brought with him on his escape from slavery, The Seraph.

A twenty-year-old man by the name of Frederick Johnson arrived in New Bedford in September of 1838 with his wife, Anna.

This man, a former slave from Maryland, would take the name of Frederick Douglass, begin to speak publicly against slavery while living in New Bedford, and would begin a long, distinguished career as abolitionist, author, orator, and political activist.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is commemorating the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass, as well as the anniversary of his arrival in what would be his first free home.

September features a number of free events that highlight Douglass and his connections to New Bedford.

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The public will have the opportunity to view one of Frederick Douglass’s personal possessions. “The Seraph” is a book that Douglass carried with him during his escape from slavery in September 1838. This book, on loan from Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington DC, will be on display in September and October at the national park’s MakerSpace at 33 William Street.

September 16 will commemorate the 180th anniversary of his arrival in New Bedford. The day will begin with a walk from Water and Union Streets to the Nathan and Polly Johnson House on Seventh Street. The New Bedford Historical Society and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park are working together on this special event.

See nps.gov/nebe/index.htm and nbhistoricalsociety.org for details.

The Toni Morrison Society will present a special bench to the New Bedford Historical Society and its president on September 16. The Bench by the Road Project places benches to recognize sites and people important to the history of the African diaspora. Blake says the bench will be situated in the backyard of the Nathan and Polly Johnson House, where Frederick and Anna Douglass found their first free home in New Bedford.

An accompanying plaque near the bench will recognize the Johnson House as an Underground Railroad landmark owned by black abolitionists who offered refuge for at least seven freedom seekers, including Frederick and Anna Douglass, the Molyneux-Gibson family, and the family of William H. Brown, abolitionist and the first African American novelist, according to a news release from the New Bedford Historical Society.

Author Celeste-Marie Bernier will give a talk and book signing on September 17 at 7 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, New Bedford. Bernier’s new book, “If I Survive,” reveals previously-unseen speeches, letters, autobiographies, and photographs of Frederick Douglass and his sons, Lewis Henry, Frederick Jr., and Charles Remond Douglass.

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By Kendra Murray

I love the heat. To me, 70 degrees

is cool, and I wouldn’t feel warm or uncomfortable wearing a lightweight long-sleeve cardigan in July. I love the summer and spend much of my free time outdoors, hiking and exploring all that the South Coast has to offer. However, most people aren’t like me and prefer to wait for the heat and humidity to drop a bit before heading out for a walk in the woods.

Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and spend time in nature. Crisp, cool air flows through the forest, rustling leaves.

Red, orange, and yellow hues begin to replace the bright green summer tones.

Leaves fall to the ground, crunching as wildlife scurries over them frantically searching for food to store for winter.

Time seems to slow down a bit. After months of summer heat, hustle, and bustle, it’s time to stop, take it all in, and just breathe.

I’m lucky enough to work for the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT), so my entire work week is devoted to nature. Even though I spend a lot of my time indoors at our Helfand Farm office, I do often get to venture out to one of our 17 properties for events and walks. It’s an incredible joy to be able to work for an organization whose mission is “To preserve and protect Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature, forever.”

Not only does DNRT work to preserve land, but also works tirelessly to get individuals, families, dog-walkers, and folks from all walks of life outdoors.

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Looking for something different than the same old trail hike? Join DNRT at one of the following fall walks:

Bird Walk, Smith Farm Smith Neck Road, Dartmouth September 22, 8 a.m.

Join the Paskamansett Bird Club as they stroll the Smith Farm Property in search for feathered friends! Bill Gil of the Bird Club, and Linda Vanderveer, DNRT Land Manager will lead this walk.

Ocean View Farm was opened just this past July.

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Archaeology Walk, Destruction Brook Woods Slades Corner Road, Dartmouth September 29, 10 a.m.

Destruction Brook Woods is a 280acre property with interesting rock formations and beautiful natural features.

Walk leader Holly Herbster directed a community-wide archaeological survey of Dartmouth in 2002 and also completed an archaeological assessment of the Destruction Brook Woods property for DNRT.

Haunted Hike, Smith Farm Smith Neck Road, Dartmouth October 19, 5:30 p.m.

Bring the family out for an evening walk through Smith Farm. The woods will have some eerie decorations and the evening concludes with spooky storytelling around a campfire. $5 per family.

Recommended for kids ages 8-12. Preregistration required. Sign up at dnrt.org.

OTHER SPOTS TO EXPLORE

Outside of DNRT properties, there are many wonderful natural places to explore. Here are just a few!

Ocean View Farm

Allens Neck Road, Dartmouth Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust dnrt.org (508) 991-2289 Back in July, DNRT officially opened their newest property, Ocean View Farm.

Aptly named, the property is in South Dartmouth overlooking Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands. The property was purchased in 2017 in partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) and Round The Bend Farm, a neighboring working farm and nonprofit. The northern 55 acres of the property remains as protected farmland owned by Round the Bend Farm. The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat, including grassland birds. Because of the wildlife management plan, this is the only DNRT property that does not allow dogs. A 3/4-mile trail leads down to a viewing platform overlooking “Malcolm’s Field” and beautiful salt marsh habitat.

The property abuts Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, another fantastic place to visit.

Gooseberry Island

East Beach Road, Westport Mass Department of Conservation & Recreation mass.gov (508) 636-8816 Gooseberry is a great place to visit in the fall. If the weather is still warm enough, it’s the perfect place to take a dip (and you don’t have to worry about having a beach sticker!) A sandy trail leads from the parking area down the island, where you will ultimately stumble upon two WWII-era towers. It’s a short hike, but it’s easy to find yourself there for a long time, strolling along the rocky beaches and feeling the cool ocean breeze.

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Highland Road, Tiverton Town of Tiverton, RI tiverton.ri.gov (401) 624-2549 or (401) 624-3762 Fort Barton offers 3.5 miles of trails through an 83-acre property. Follow the red trail to find a vernal pool and take several boardwalks over Sin & Flesh Brook. Despite the grim-sounding name of the brook, it’s truly a beautiful walk.

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BUSINESS BUZZ The Gun Orphanage may be in Lakeville, but owner Bill Bachant will pick up firearms from your home.

G.I. Joe’s Army Navy Super Store was a labor of love by founder Wayne Williams.

By Paul Palange

The South Coast is chock-full of specialty shops. Here are two that stick out from the crowd.

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If you’re searching for military-related items, then your first stop should be G.I. Joe’s Army Navy Super Store on Route 1 in North Attleboro.

The store at 847 East Washington Street was founded in September 1998

by Wayne Williams, whose devotion made G.I. Joe’s into what his daughter Vicki Bertelsen says is a must-see retail outlet.

“My father built this store all on his own,” she said. “He worked twenty-four seven in the store for a year to make it what it is today. Every pegboard, flag, and case item was placed exactly where he wanted it,” she said, and his hands-on approach continued until Williams turned over the day-to-day operations to Bertelsen.

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“He developed the store so it really promotes history. He set it up so that people walk into the past and have an experience,” Bertelsen said. “The first word that people say when they come in is, ‘wow.’

They can’t believe the stuff he has collected over 20 years. This is the authentic, real deal. People can see and touch what really happened.”

Bertelsen, who worked for the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts and the Boston Scientific Corp. after attending Lasell College in Newton, finds it challenging to carry on her dad’s legacy while being a mother and wife. However, the work is rewarding, she said.

“I learn something new every day. We have the best customers in the world, and we get to listen to their experiences. I just hear some much information,” Bertelsen said, explaining many patrons will patiently wait to talk about their military service before cashing out or leaving the store.

“This is the most interesting place to visit because it’s part museum and part retail. You never know what you are going to find,” she said.

Besides bargain hunters, the merchandise at G.I. Joe’s attracts collectors, military reenactors, and costume and set designers for theater, dance, and film companies, according to Bertelsen.

People working on “Black Mass,” the 2015 movie about James “Whitey” Bulger, bought out all of the wooden ammunition boxes in the store, she said.

weapons and have no idea how to do with them. That’s where Bachant comes in.

“I take the worry out of everything,” he said. “I buy everything. I’ve bought everything from a BB gun to a cannon from the War of 1812. I pay people a percentage of what I think I can sell the item for. I do the pick-up, and I make out a check on the spot.”

Bachant said his service is of particular value to residents of Massachusetts because they cannot possess firearms or transport guns or rifles that are not equipped with trigger locks unless they have the proper permits.

According to Bachant, unwanted guns are unsafe in any environment. He feels selling them to him is better than dropping off weapons at a police station in exchange for a gift card or no remuneration.

“I buy everything.

I’ve bought everything from a BB gun to a cannon from the War of 1812.”

People can buy, sell, and trade merchandise at G.I. Joe’s. Items include combat helmets, military apparel such as flight jackets, Civil War bayonets, models, medals, public safety personnel gear, sleeping bags, and cutlery. Patrons that have military or public safety agency identification receive an automatic 10 percent discount on purchases, Bertelsen said.

The store is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The website is gijoearmynavy. com and the telephone number is (508) 699-1200.

Unloading guns Another business that brings the military to mind is the Gun Orphanage operated by the entrepreneurial Bill Bachant, who purchases all types of unwanted firearms and ammunition.

Many people end up with such items when they buy property, clean out someone’s home, or are named as an heir in a will. They frequently have no use for the

He points out people don’t have to be concerned about where the guns end up because anyone that purchases weapons from him must clear a federal background check.

Bachant will also do pickups in southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

He said weapons can be shipped through FedEx and UPS, and that the United States Postal Service will mail parts with the exception of receivers.

The 53-year-old Bachant also owns LaForce Realty in East Wareham, Lakeville, and Pocasset; Swifts Beach Real Estate in East Wareham; Bachant Builders and three other nondescript development companies.

Bachant said he plans to open a retail gun shop at 142 Bedford Street in Lakeville in the near future. In the meantime, you can call Bachant at 774263-3134 to make an appointment to have your weapons bought and picked up, which will increase your purchasing power. For more information visit gunorphanage.com.

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BUSINESS BUZZ

By Paul Palange

PERFECT TREASURES OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES MAY BE FOUND AT SMALL, FAMILY-OWNED SHOPS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH COAST. HERE ARE TWO HIGHLIGHTS.

Gems in store Back in the day there were fifteen or so jewelry stores on Fall River’s Main Street, according to Denis Tetrault. Now there are five, and one of them is his: Patenaude Jewelers.

Tetrault said his store continues to weather the ups and downs created by economic cycles and social trends because he and his employees provide top-notch service and “treat everyone correctly, with honesty.”

Established in 1890 by Tetrault’s uncle, Leo Patenaude, the store is located at 1473 South Main Street, and it is owned by Denis and his wife, Renee. Denis took over the business in 1980, and the 69-year-old plans on working as long as possible. Like many jewelers, he said, the business is in his blood.

He described Patenaude as a “full-service jewelry store,” stocked with a wide range of pieces, including fine jewelry and diamonds. Experienced jewelers specialize in repairs and custom work, which means patrons can get anything done, from having a watch battery replaced to having an intricate piece designed and set. The jewelers also appraise items, cut diamonds, and remount gems.

In addition, Tetrault buys gold, silver, coins, costume and fine jewelry, and entire estates.

Another Patenaude asset is the “highly experienced staff,” Tetrault said, pointing out that he and his employees have about 200 years of collective experience in the jewelry business.

Included on the staff is William Reis, who owned and operated Williams Jewelers.

Patenaude Jewelers is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Call (508) 672-6421 or go to patenaudejewelers.com.

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Patenaude Jewelers was established in 1890.

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With prices well below the big box store, you can’t afford to miss out.

We also offer custom work!

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What a Find! Consignment Furniture promises to offer products that will make you understand how they got their name.

Great finds The husband-and-wife team of Leif and Linda Johannessen sell high quality furniture and home décor at What A Find!

Consignment Furniture at 154 Huttleston Avenue, (Route 6) in Fairhaven.

“We take in pristine pieces that are ready to put in your home.

They will not need to be cleaned or refinished,” Linda said.

The twelve-thousand-square-foot showroom at What A Find! has furniture, accessories, and accents for every room in a house, and the styles range from traditional to contemporary, she said, adding that “we don’t do much with antique pieces.”

The Johannessens opened What A Find! in the former Modern Galleries Furniture store in October 2009, after working in the retail sector for several years. “When the building became available, we decided to give this a go and here we are,” Linda said, pointing out that they did not sell furniture before establishing the business.

The What A Find! family has recently expanded with the inclusion of Joal Gonsalves, formerly of New Bedford’s Surrey Shoppe. Gonsalves is set up in his own corner of the business where he provides specialized jewelry services, including repairs and buying and selling gold and silver.

If you want to consign furniture at What A Find!, you should email photos of the pieces to whatafindfairhaven@aol.com to find out if the Johannesenns are interested in the items. They must be in excellent condition and from a smoke-free environment. Also, upholstered furniture must be from a pet-free home, Linda said. Prices are set by the consignors and the Johannessens, and the sales revenue is split evenly.

What A Find! is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit whatafindfairhaven.com or call (508) 997-0166.

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The Carousel

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he National Carousel Association (NCA) will be recognizing the Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove at the organization’s annual convention on September 12 at 4 p.m. The NCA’s mission is to promote conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden carousel and especially the preservation of complete operating carousels. The 46-year-old organization held its first convention in 1973 in New England and will be visiting thirteen original hand-carved carousels in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, plus two new carousels and three museums/collections during the fiveday convention from September 12 to 16.

Two hundred members are expected to attend the convention and visit the Carousel at Battleship Cove where they will take photos and ride the carousel. The organization leadership will present a plaque to the museum and community members for the work done in preserving, restoring, maintaining, and operating this classical carousel. At one time, over 3,000 wooden carousels were created by master craftsmen and artisans from Europe, and today only about 170 of these carousels remain intact and continue to operate.

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Rides Again The convention co-chairs, Jim and Jackie Shulman, who grew up in New England, shared, “The National Carousel Association congratulates the Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove for its excellent job in maintaining this historic carousel and the entire community for supporting its ongoing operation. It is a work of art for which Fall River and the entire State of Massachusetts can have tremendous pride. We really look forward to our visit.”

The Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove is an antique wooden ride from the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, one of the oldest existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world. Carousel #54, as it is called, was built around 1919 during the “Golden Age” of wooden carousels. The ride was shipped from Pennsylvania to North Dartmouth, Massachusetts’ Lincoln Park in 1920 and resided there until the park closed in 1987.

During its heyday, Lincoln Park attracted many celebrities of the time, including Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. Upon the park closing, and knowing the carousel needed a home, then-mayor Daniel Bogan and the community of Fall River rallied together to raise $250,000 to refurbish her and bring her to Battleship Cove In 1991.

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DATELINE: SOUTH COAST

News, views and trends…

FROM MOUNT HOPE BAY TO BUZZARDS BAY

BY ELIZABETH MORSE READ

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ummer’s almost over! The kids are back in school and the tourists have gone home. Take a deep breath and enjoy the cooler temps, the Oktoberfests and cranberry festivals, the bumper-crop at the farmers markets, the harvest fairs and street festivals, and the return of indoor music, theatre, and cultural events as the days grow shorter! Show up hungry for New Bedford’s “Restaurant Week,” and the seafood festivals in Providence!

Across the Region Cyclists! Celebrate clean water by joining in on the 12th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on September 30, from Sakonnet Point RI to Woods Hole! Sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. For details, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

Celebrate the Bay State’s maritime and literary history by following the new Massachusetts Whale Trail, from New Bedford to Newburyport to western Massachusetts! Developed by the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism.

Go to massvacation.com/whale-trail or whaletrailma.com.

Avoid all the Cape traffic and bridges!

The Seastreak ferry service between New Bedford and the Islands now offers a transfer shuttle, called a “sea-jitney,” to and from TF Green airport, the AMTRAK station in Providence and State Pier in New Bedford. Seastreak has also added a new 500-passenger ferry for the Nantucket run, which trims 20 minutes off the trip. For info and schedules, go to seastreak.com.

Drop off your clean, gently-used Halloween costumes, both children’s and adult’s, at the Gleason YMCA in Wareham and receive a credit towards buying one at their Costume Purchase Event on October 13! Call 508295-9622 or go to ymcasouthcoast.org.

The Block Island Ferry is back! Travel to Newport and Block Island from State Pier in Fall River through September 3. For details, go to blockislandferry.com.

Stay in shape and engaged with your community – find out what’s going on at your local YMCA! For info on all locations, go to ymcasouthcoast.org.

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The Salvation Army is always willing to accept your bagged/boxed donations – clothing, books, furniture, and housewares.

To schedule a free pickup, go to satruck.org/ pickup.

Acushnet

Pet Food Aid collects pet food and pet supplies and distributes them to food banks and senior centers throughout Bristol County, MA. Volunteers and donations gratefully accepted. For more info, visit petfoodaid.org or call 774-204-5227.

Take the kids to the Harvest Festival every weekend from September 22-23 to October 27-28 at The Silverbrook Farm in Acushnet!

Don’t miss the Great Pumpkin Festival on October 28, with hayrides, corn maze and more! For info and tickets, call 774-2021027 or go to thesilverbrookfarm.com.

My Brother’s Keeper of Dartmouth and Easton is looking for volunteers and gentlyused residential furniture for South Coast families in need. Free pick up. Call 774-3054577 or visit mybrotherskeeper.org.

Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition have created “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation. A series of guided monthly outdoor walks, called “Sunday Strolls,” and an online portal with information about more than 100 public places to walk, birdwatch, kayak/canoe, fish or cross-country ski, can be found at savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover – and check out thetrustees.org and massaudubon.org. To learn more about state parks and wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, go to riparks.com or stateparks.com/ rhode_island.

Fill your baskets with local produce, baked goods and greenery! To find a farm, vineyard, or farmers market near you, visit semaponline.org, pickyourown.org, farmfreshri.org, or localharvest.org. To find food and wine events, go to farmcoast.com, coastalwinetrail.com, or ediblesouthshore. com.

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Get ready for the annual Apple-Peach Festival this month! For dates and more info, go to acushnet.ma.us.

Talk a walk through the Acushnet Sawmills public park and herring weir! Canoe/kayak launch, fishing, trails. Go on a free “Saturday at the Sawmills” Birds Walk on September 8!

For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org.

Attleboro Check out the Capron Park Zoo! Call 774203-1840 or go to capronparkzoo.com. Or stroll through Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center! Call 508-223-3060 or visit massaudubon.org.

The Attleboro Community Theatre will perform “Inherit the Wind” on October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21. For more info and tickets, go to attleborocommunitytheatre.com.

Bristol Check out the “Autumn Lecture Series: Gardens of the World” September 28 to October 19 at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens! Call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.

Find out who’s playing at the Stone Church Coffeehouse at the First Congregational Church. Call 401-253-4813 for tickets.

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Enjoy the outdoors at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Take the little ones to “Nature Discovery” on the third Saturday each month. Go on a Woman’s Canoe Trip on September 23! For details, call 508-990-0505 or visit lloydcenter.org.

Don’t miss the free RI Philharmonic’s Summer Pops Concert at Independence Park on September 2 (rain date September 3)! For more info, call 401-248-7000 or visit riphil.org.

If you’re a boat lover, visit the Herreshoff Marine Museum, home of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame! For info, call 401-253-5000 or go to herreshoff.org.

Head for Linden Place Mansion on September 30 for the Bristol Burger Bash!

A fundraising day of burgers, beer and bluegrass! Call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace.org.

Don’t miss the Dartmouth Grange Rural Community Fair on September 7-8! For details, call 508-636-1900 or go to dartmouthgrange.org.

Head for Running Brook Vineyards for free live music every weekend year-round!

For more info call 508-985-1998 or go to runningbrookwine.com/entertainment.

Wander through Parsons Reserve or take a stroll through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. For more info, visit dnrt.org.

Check out the 18th-century Home and Hearth Workshops at the Coggeshall Farm Museum! Visit coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

Practice yoga at the Stone Barn at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, sponsored

by Mass. Audubon and Yoga on Union! For details and dates, go to savebuzzardsbay. org/discover/events.

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Let the festivities begin! Visit King Richard’s Faire on weekends from September 1 to October 21! For info, call 508-866-8600 or go to kingrichardsfaire. net.

Bring the family to the 45th Annual Harvest and Crafts Fair on September 30, a fundraiser for the Natural Resources Trust of Easton! For more info, call 508-2386049 or go to nrtofeaston.org.

Take the kids on a train ride through Cran Central, Dino Land and Thomas the Tank Land at Edaville Railroad! For more info, go to edaville.com.

Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-2303789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Dartmouth Mark your calendar for the monthly Paskamansett Concert Series at the Dartmouth Grange Hall. Four Bridges will perform on September 19. For more info, go to paskamansettconcertseries.weebly.com.

Fairhaven Mark your calendars for the annual Feast of Our Lady of the Angels on September 1-3 in North Fairhaven! Great food, live music, procession, games. For details, call 508990-0592 or go to fairhaventours.com.

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Get ready for the Annual Fort Phoenix 5K Road Race on September 9! For more info, call 508-991-2194 or go to fairhaventours. com.

Buy fresh, buy local! Head for the Fairhaven Farmers Market at its new location on 151 Alden Road on Sundays 11-3 through October 28! For more info, call 508-9794085 or go to fairhaventours.com.

Join in the morning or evening yoga classes at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven! $5/ class or $25/five-class pass, sponsored

by South Coast Yoga. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

The Huttleston Marketplace will be set up on the lawn of Fairhaven High School every Saturday from 10 to 4 through Labor Day! Local artisans, crafters, antique dealers, food producers will be selling their wares.

For more info, call 508-979-4085 or go to fairhaventours.com.

If you’re interested in the history of JapanAmerica ties, visit the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House, where it all began. Go to wmfriendshiphouse.org or call 508-9951219 for details.

Fall River Find out what’s going on at the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River! For info, go to cmgfr.org or call 508-672-0033.

The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous lineup – don’t miss The Fixx September 4, The Garcia Project September 14, Ronnie Earl September 15, NRBQ September 22, Nils Lofgren September 26, Shemekia Copeland September 27, Jimmie Vaughan October 4, Blues Caravan October 6, Greg Brown October 13 – and more! For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

Journey through time and discover a sailor’s life at Battleship Cove, America’s Fleet Museum (508-678-1000 x101 or battleshipcove.org) or explore the murky depths at the DIVE! exhibit at the Maritime Museum (508-674-3533 or battleshipcove. org/maritime-museum).

Enjoy the cooler weather! Explore nature trails or historic landmarks, join a walking group – learn more at walkfallriver.org or call 508-324-2405.

The Fall River Public Library hosts free afternoon movies (and popcorn!) every Wednesday at 1 p.m., in addition to showings on Monday nights. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page or visit fallriverlibrary.org.

Get ready for the new season at the Little Theatre of Fall River! “Sister Act” will be performed October 10-14. For more info and tickets, call 508-675-1852 or go to littletheatre.net.

Freetown Head for Hathaway Park in Assonet on September 15 for the free Family Fun Movie Night! For more info, go to freetownma.org/ culturalcouncil.

Marion Check out what’s on display at the Marion Art Center! For more info, call 508-7481266 or go to marionartcenter.org.

Find out what’s going on at the Marion Museum of Natural History! For more info, call 508-748-2098 or go to marionmuseum. org.

Mattapoisett Practice yoga at the lighthouse on Ned’s Point, sponsored by Anchor Yoga & Meditation Center! For details and dates, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

History buffs! Learn more about WWI at the free Tuesday evening lectures through September 4 at the Mattapoisett Library, sponsored by the Mattapoisett Historical Society. For more info, call 508-758-2844 or info@mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org.

Explore the trails, wildlife and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike, birdwatch, cross-country ski! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org.

Middleboro Head for the Summer Farmers Market at Oliver Mill Park on Saturdays through October 13! For more info, go to discovermiddleborough.com.

Plan ahead for a production of “Dracula” at the Alley Theatre on October 26-28, November 2-4, 9-10! For more info, go to nemasketriverproductions.com or call 1-866-244-0448.

On Wednesday or Saturday afternoons, visit the seven-building Middleborough Historical Museum, including the “Tom Thumb Museum”! For more info, go to middleboroughhistoricalassociation.org.

Middletown Head for the Newport Vineyards on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through October for live music and wine tastings!

For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.

Head for the Narrows Center in Fall River on September 9 for the free Festival of the Arts! Music, food, art, and kids’ activities! For a details, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

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Take the family to the Soule Homestead in Middleboro for the Harvest Fair and Folk Festival on September 15-16! For details, call 508-947-6744 or go to soulehomestead.org.

New Bedford Don’t miss “Love The Ave,” New Bedford’s first-ever Restaurant Week, September 15-21! Head for Acushnet Avenue in the north end of the city to enjoy multicultural menus and specialty food shops, from fine-dining to tapas to bistro lunches, in the newly-renovated International Marketplace neighborhood! For complete details and map, go to lovetheave.com or facebook. com/lovetheave.

Travel around the world and back in time! Don’t miss the Whaling Museum’s special exhibit, “A Spectacle in Motion,” the restored 19th-century 1,275-foot long painting “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World,” on display at the Kilburn Mills Studio in the city’s South End through October 8. For more information, go to whalingmuseum.org.

Stroll through the New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! special exhibit “Birds of the First Light and Longhouses,” selected prints of John James Audubon from the New Bedford Free Public Library’s collection, through October 14! For more info, call 508961-3072 or visit newbedfordart.org.

Don’t miss the city’s free “Music on West Beach” finale on September 9 – familyfriendly, food trucks. For line-up and more info, call 508-207-6726 or go to destinationnewbedford.org.

Don’t miss WHALE’s Wine Soiree on September 14 at the Co-Creative Center!

For more info, visit waterfrontleague.org.

Get ready for this year’s expanded William Street Neighborhood Festival on September 15! Enjoy music, art, demonstrations and theatre – for free! For details, call 508-9922675 or visit facebook.com/upperwilly.

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Enjoy the Quebec-Celtic folk trio Genticorum all day long on September 14 at the Wamsutta Club’s “Music in the Gallery”! James Keeleghan and Jez Lowe will perform on October 5. For tickets, go to brownpapertickets.com/events. For info, query korolenko8523@charter.net or call 508-673-8523.

Check out the farmers markets at the city parks through October! For locations and more info, go to destinationnewbedford.org.

Head for the Zeiterion for “American Idol Live!” on September 15, The Music of Cream: 50th Anniversary Tour October 6, and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s “Let There Be Light!” on October 12! For more info, call 508-9942900 or go to zeiterion.org.

Paddle around the pond on the new Swan Boats at Buttonwood Park! Then head for the zoo to see the “Science on a Sphere” and the “Rainforest, Rivers and Reefs” exhibit!

For info, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo. org.

Morning or evening yoga classes at Fort Taber! $5/class or $25/five-class pass, sponsored by South Coast Yoga. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.

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Explore the region’s military history at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum!

For info, call 508-994-3938 or visit forttaber.org.

Check out the exhibits, musical performances, and “dock”umentaries at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center!

For more info, call 508-993-8894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org.

Plan to show up hungry for the New Bedford Seaport 13th Annual Chowder Festival on October 7 under the tents on Pier 3! Sample clam and seafood chowders, kale soup, signature soups, and stuffed quahogs prepared by local restaurants and caterers! Live music, children’s activities, beverage vendors, and the YMCA lobster race! For more info, call 508-999-5231 or visit southcoastchamber.com.

Newport Travel around the world and back in time! Don’t miss the Whaling Museum’s special exhibit, “A Spectacle in Motion,” the restored 19th-century 1,275-foot long painting “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World,” on display at the Kilburn Mills Studio in the city’s South End through October 8. For more information, go to whalingmuseum.org.

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE If you’re 50 or older, check out the day trips sponsored by the New Bedford Senior Travel Program! There’s the George’s of Galilee/Mohegan Sun trip September 5, Aqua Turf Broadway Comes to CT September 11, and the four-day trip to Old Quebec and Montreal September 23-27. For info and reservations, call 508-991-6171, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 to 3.

Explore New Bedford’s waterfront on a Zagster cruiser-style one-speed bicycle!

This new bike-share pilot program provides very inexpensive bike rentals ($1 for 30 minutes or $25 annual pass) that are GPSequipped and remote locked, with docking stations at Fort Taber and State Pier. The program is co-sponsored by the City and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. For details, download the Zagster smartphone app at the App Store or Google Play, or go to zagster.com/newbedford.

Enjoy free family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights.” The September 13 theme is #FrederickDouglassLivedHere. The October 11 theme is “Nightscapes: Tables & Tours.” For details, go to ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.

Explore the whaling-era mansion and gardens at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House!

For more info, call 508-997-1401 or go to rjdmuseum.org.

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Head for New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for the “Whaling Days Walking Tours,” which will run through September 30. For more info, go to destinationnewbedford.org/events or nps. gov/nebe.

Celebrate the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial! Head for the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for the special walking tour “Frederick Douglass and the Underground Railroad” through September 30! For more info, go to destinationnewbedford.org or nps.gov/ nebe.

Take a boat tour of historic New Bedford Harbor or a sunset cruise aboard Whaling City Expeditions! For info, go to whalingcityexpeditions.com.

Find out what’s going on at the Whaling Museum and the Seamen’s Bethel! Let your kids explore the Whaling Museum – check out the Discovery Center! For more information, call 508-997-0046 or go to whalingmuseum.org.

Get ready for the new season of Your Theatre! “Mauritius” will be performed September 6-9, 13-16, and “The Vandal” will be performed September 29-30, October 4-7. For more info, visit yourtheatre.org.

Take a stroll through the urban greenspace of the Allen G. Haskell Public Gardens! To learn more, call 508-636-4693 or go to thetrustees.org.

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Need a bigger boat? Head for the Newport Yachting Center on September 13-16 for the Newport International Boat Show! For info and tickets, go to newportboatshow.com.

On those same days, head over to Bowen’s Wharf for the Newport Wooden Boat Show!

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Hobnob and enjoy wine tastings, celebrity chef demos, seminars and jazz brunches at the Newport Mansions Food and Wine Festival September 20-23 at The Elms, Rosecliff and Marble House. Free parking and shuttles. For tickets and more info, call 401-847-1000 or go to newportmansions. org/events.

Go for a late summer stroll and picnic at Ballard Park! Go “sky-gazing” on September 15 with Brown University astronomers and high-power telescopes! For more info, call 401-619-3377 or go to ballardpark.org.

Go on a guided tour of Narragansett Bay past lighthouses, mansions and Newport Harbor! Free dockside parking. For schedule and info, go to rhodeislandbaycruises.com.

Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! “No Tell Motel” will play through September 1. Don’t miss The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute September 6. “There’s a Burglar in My Bed” will be performed September 7-October 6, “Sylvia” October 11-November 18. For more information, call 401-848-7529 or go to newportplayhouse.com.

Mark your calendars! Enjoy the harvest of the sea at the 28th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 13-14! Sample local restaurants’ seafood specialties under the tents – calamari, lobster rolls, chowders, clam cakes, oysters, stuffies – along with live music, cooking demos and family fun!

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Plymouth It’s cranberry season! Don’t miss the 5th Annual Redbrook HarvestFest on September 15 in Plymouth! For more info, go to cranberryharvest.org.

Head for the annual Thirsty Pilgrim Beer Festival on September 8-9 on the Hedge House lawn in Plymouth! Local brews, Bavarian band, kids’ activities, bratwurst and more! Visit seeplymouth.com.

Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! There’s Dana Fuchs September 7, Rita Coolidge September 14, Jim Kweskin September 15, Scott Sharrard September 21, Roomful of Blues September 28, Hal Ketchum September 29! For tickets and info, call 508-746-4488 or visit spirecenter. org.

Portsmouth Visit the whimsical Green Animals Topiary Gardens! For info, call 401-683-1267 or visit newportmansions.org.

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Get “lost” in the famous corn maze at Escobar Farm starting Labor Day Weekend!

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Check out the Newport Car Museum!

Sixty-plus vintage cars and driving simulators! For more info, call 401-8482277 or visit newportcarmuseum.org.

Providence Head for India Point Park for the Rhode Island Seafood Festival September 8-9! For complete details, call 845-222-7469 or go to riseafoodfest.com.

All right! Head for Bold Point Park in East Providence on September 9 for the Reggae Festival with Ziggy Marley! For tickets and info, go to riwaterfrontevents.com.

Aw, shucks! Don’t miss the family-friendly Ocean State Oyster Festival on September 22 at Riverwalk Park on South Water Street!

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Mark your calendar for the start of the new season at Trinity Rep! “Pride and Prejudice” will be performed October 4-November 4.

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Be amazed by WaterFire in downtown Providence on September 8, 22, 29, and October 6! For info, go to waterfire.org.

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Head for Kennedy Plaza for the Thursday Burnside Music Series and Trinity Beer Garden – with special events in September!

Buy your lunch at the Food Truck Market!

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Register now for the 29th Annual CVS Health Downtown 5K run on September 16!

For more info, go to cvsdowntown5k.com.

Don’t miss the new theatre season with The Wilbury Group! “How I Learned to Drive” will be performed September 13-30. For more info, go to thewilburygroup.org.

Check out what’s going on at the Dunkin Donuts Center! Don’t miss Thomas Rhett on September 20 – and plan ahead for the 2018 Rhode Island Comic Con November 2-4! For more info, go to dunkindonutscenter.com.

Take a leisurely boat ride on the Seekonk River on September 16, departing from the Narragansett Boat Club Dock! For more info, visit blackstoneparksconservancy.org.

Explore the waterways of Providence in a single or tandem kayak! For more info, call 401-829-1769 or visit providencekayak. com.

Tour the architecture, art and gardens of Providence’s historic West Side on October 6, sponsored by the Providence Preservation Society! For more info, go to providencehousetour.com or ppsri.org.

Don’t miss “Food Truck Fridays” at the Carousel at Roger Williams Park through September 28! Visit the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the Botanical Gardens, then check out the “Explore and Soar” area, with camels and a zip line! Check out the new “Faces of the Rainforest” exhibit! For more info, call 401-785-3510 or go to rwpzoo.org.

Go for a romantic Venetian gondola ride through the heart of Providence! Celebrate a special event or get up close to Waterfire!

For reservations, call 401-421-8877 or go to gondolari.com. Or take a leisurely day or sunset cruise through the waterways of Providence! For info, call 401-580-2628 or visit providenceriverboat.com.

The RI Philharmonic Orchestra’s Classical Concerts season begins with “Pictures at an Exhibition” on September 22! “Rhapsody in Blue” will be performed on October 20. For more info, call 401-248-7000 or visit riphil. org.

Find out what’s on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center and The VETS! Don’t miss “Miss Saigon” September 21-30, Chris Botti October 3, The Naked Magicians October 4! For info, call 401-2787 or go to ppacri.org.

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Take the family to the annual Cranberry Harvest Festival at Tihonet Pond in Wareham on October 6-7! Watch the harvest, cooking demos, enjoy live music, food vendors, helicopter rides, pony and wagon rides, paddle boats!

For more info, go to cranberryharvest.org.

Head for Crescent Park in East Providence for free “Movies in the Park” on September 14! For details, go to crescentparkcarousel. org/events.

Buy your tickets early! Don’t miss the 26th Annual Oktoberfest! on October 6 at Bold Point Park in East Providence! For more info, go to riwaterfrontevents.com.

Spend an afternoon in the galleries at the RISD Museum! And check out the courses, workshops and “tours for tots”! For details, visit risdmuseum.org or call 401-454-6500.

Explore the Children’s Museum in Providence! Go to childrenmuseum.org or call 401-273-5437.

Somerset Stroll through the Somerset Open Air Market (SOAM) at Marchand Memorial Park field every Saturday in September and October, 10-2! Vendors include farm stands, artisans, food trucks, children’s activities, and fitness, with free shuttle from the Somerset-Berkley High School parking lot.

For more info, visit somersetopenairmarket. com.

Swansea Eat Fresh! Eat Local! Head for the yearround farmers market at Stony Creek Farm on Sundays. For hours and more info, call 401-465-4832 or go to semaponline.org.

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Tiverton Get ready for the “Country Day at Pardon Gray” on September 15 at the Pardon Gray Preserve! A family-fun day with crafters, live entertainment, food, games, hay and pony rides, pumpkin decorating and more!

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Sponsored by the Tiverton Land Trust – rain date September 16. For more info, call 508509-3948 or go to tivertonlandtrust.org.

Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts! Don’t miss Natale September 15! Heal with a Gong Sound Bath, or with Yoga: Mindful Flow & Meditation on Sundays, or with music and movement on JourneyDance on the second Saturday each month, or join in the Contra Dancing on the third Wednesday of each month. Sign up for lessons in Zumba, Pilates or figure drawing.

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There’s always something going on at Tiverton Four Corners! For more info, go to tivertonfourcorners.com.

Check out who’s playing at “Live Music at the Bliss” at the Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church! Call 401-624-4113 or visit blissfourcornerschurch.org.

Wareham Mark your calendars for the Kite Festival September 1! For more info, call 508-2957072 or visit onsetbay.org.

“Learn How to Quahog” at Onset Bay on September 8! Free! Sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Department of Natural Resources. Go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

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Stay fit with Yoga with Laura at the Boys and Girls Club in Wareham! Call 508-2957072 or go to onsetbay.org.

Check out the schedule for the 13th season of Cranberry Coast Concerts! Listen to the season finale on September 7 at the Eastern Bank in Wareham. For more info, call 508-491-8888 or visit facebook.com/ CCCFestival.

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Warren Enjoy a dinner-and/or-theatre night at 2nd Story Theatre! “Shining City” will be performed through September 9. For reservations and more info, call 401-2474200 or visit 2ndstorytheatre.com.

Take the family to Frerichs Farm on weekends for the Pumpkin Palooza, September 8 to October 21! Don’t miss the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off October 6!

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Westport Spend September 1 at the Allen’s Pond Wildlife Sanctuary on a free Bird Walk or Butterfly Census! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

The Sunset Music Series concerts at Westport Rivers Vineyard runs through September 8! Tickets must be purchased in advance – $10/carload! For tickets and lineup, go to westportrivers.com.

Start the new season of Concerts at the Point with a performance by Anastasya Terenkova on September 30! For more info, call 508-636-0698 or go to concertsatthepoint.org.

Go on a Sea Kayaking Adventure from Head of Westport Town Landing on September 15! Hosted by the Westport Land Conservation Trust and Osprey Sea Kayaking Adventures. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

Explore 18th and 19th-century life at the Handy House – don’t miss the Artisan Fair on September 22, showcasing traditional crafts from basket-making to stone wall building! Rain date September 23. For more info, visit wpthistory.org, or call 508-636-6011.

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By Paul Kandarian I WAS GOING TO NEWPORT RECENTLY, got hungry, and stopped at a typical strip-mall Chinese restaurant – a little place called Bamboo by the entrance of the Newport Bridge.

I got boneless spare ribs, which for a strip-mall Chinese joint were really amazingly good, tender and bountiful and cooked with a lovely piquant sauce that wasn’t the usual gooey and sticky mess I’ve had elsewhere.

I sat in my car eating, fishing napkins out of the bag when I plucked out a packet of Chinese mustard. I thought instantly of my dad. He loved the stuff, and I recall fondly us eating at or getting takeout from Young China on Warren Avenue in East Providence, my father always asking for extra Chinese mustard.

I think he always got egg fu young or moo goo gai pan or other allegedly authentic Chinese food with so much MSG it gave him a headache. But whatever he got he’d slather that Chinese mustard on it, chow down, and break a happy sweat, wiping his brow and beaming, “That’s some good eatin’,” a phrase he’d heard deer hunting in New Brunswick from an oldtimer who was likely was munching on a roasted deer heart at the time.

Occasionally I’d be brave enough to try some mustard myself, my dad roaring as my face would glow red and my eyes

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would water and I’d nearly drown drinking milk to kill the pain.

I suddenly started to cry holding that package, thinking of him, realizing so many little seemingly innocuous things can unexpectedly remind us of who we’ve loved and lost and miss so very much. It just so happened that this simple Chinese mustard packet jarred my memory into sweet overdrive.

It’s fascinating that food can trigger so many beautiful memories.

It was five years in August that my dad died, his last years a living nightmare. My parents were married for 64 years, and for the last several of her life, my mom was in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s disease. My dad, aching for her, would go nearly every day for that entire time, keeping his vigil. He could do nothing as her mind slowly slipped away from her.

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He then got sick and was hospitalized, and my mom would constantly ask where he was. We’d say he was tired or not feeling well. And then when he died, she suddenly stopped asking. She knew, of course. You don’t spend six-plus decades with the love of your life without developing spousal ESP. It happens all the time.

And so does the grieving spouse dying not long after the other one: my mom died five weeks later.

It’s fascinating that food can trigger so many beautiful memories. Another one for me is a grilled T-bone steak. My dad loved his grilled T-bone steaks, rare, and would pick up the remains of his and bury his face into the crook of it, stripping away the rest of the meat with a greasy grin, his cheeks and chin shiny with beef fat, highlighting the prickly five o’clock shadow he always seemed to have.

I distinctly remember marveling at that beard, and thinking how great it would be to get old enough to have a beard of my own and eat a T-bone until it was as greasy as my old man’s. I do it now as I revel in one of my absolute favorite childhood memories of my father.

My mom was a full-blooded Italian so that means food is a never-ending source of maternal memories. To this day, I’ve never had a meatball or

bracciole or rice pie or any other Italian dish she’d make that’s anywhere near as good as hers. I smell “gravy,” as Italians call spaghetti sauce, and I think of her.

Every time, and it always makes my mouth – and eyes – water.

I cook (and am good at it) and know with crystal clarity I got that gift from her. I remember as a kid helping her roll tiny balls of seasoned ground beef for the Italian meatball soup she’d make, or stuff rigatoni with her. She’d mix up this big bowl of cooked hamburger with chopped spinach and ricotta and spices and we’d sit for hours stuffing raw rigatoni noodles, my then-tiny fingers perfect for the task. I remember smiling so much my face hurt. I don’t recall many happier memories than that one.

Except maybe one. After a long summer day playing sandlot ball up the street and coming home coated with dust and sweat, I’d shower upstairs and then still

damp and in a towel, sit on the top landing leaning against the wall. The front door below would always be open; my mom’s generation knew about natural air conditioning and that late in the day there was always a breeze to be taken advantage of.

On the horizon the sun would settle fat and orange and glowing and somehow imbuing the breeze with this golden warmth that wafted up the stairs and over me as I sat smelling my mom’s cooking, waiting for the words “Dinner’s ready!” to wash up on the wind. I remember thinking I could never be in a happier spot. And I was right.

Oh, and Chinese mustard? Funny thing: I love spicy food, but have never had that mustard since. That was my dad’s thing, his alone, preserved forever in my mind and heart and soul. The memories it triggers are the only taste of it I need.

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